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Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC 2nd Edition - 9/12/12
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Vehicle Care
How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
To inspect the air cleaner/filter,
remove the filter from the vehicle
and lightly shake the filter to release
loose dust and dirt. If the filter
remains covered with dirt, a new
filter is required.
To inspect or replace the engine air
cleaner/filter:
1. Open the hood. See
Hood on
page 10
‑
5
.
2. Locate the air filter housing on
the front of the driver side of the
engine compartment. See
Engine Compartment Overview
on page 10
‑
6
.
3.6L V6 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Housing Shown (6.2L V8 Engines
Similar)
3. Loosen the clamp at the duct of
the air cleaner/filter housing.
4. Unlatch the retaining clips on the
air cleaner/filter housing.
5. Lift the cover at the retaining clip
location high enough to clear the
retaining clips and pull the cover
outward to remove it from the air
cleaner/filter housing hinges.
6. Pull straight up on the cover;
while holding the cover, remove
the air filter.
7. Inspect or replace the air filter.
See
Maintenance Replacement
Parts on page 11
‑
14
.
8. Reverse Steps 1
–
6 to reinstall
the cover.
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WARNING
Operating the engine with the air
cleaner/filter off can cause you or
others to be burned. The air
cleaner not only cleans the air; it
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